Diabetes

Diabetes is a disease that not only affects the endocrine system, but can also have serious implications on a person’s eye sight. Ocular diabetes manifestations occur when the blood vessels of the eye become swollen, leak (hemorrhage), and clot. It is recommended that a person who has been diagnosed with diabetes have a dilated ophthalmic exam at least once per year. Diabetes can lead to the early onset of cataracts, glaucoma, and if not controlled can eventually lead to blindness.